Colorado Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 64 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$1,303/mo
Average Home Value
$427,513
Average Owner Cost
$1,272/mo
County cost atlas
Colorado housing costs by county
Compare rent, entry-price context, owner costs, and cost score in one state view. Pin a county, switch layers, then open the full county profile when a place needs closer review.
Counties
64
Avg rent
$1,303/mo
Owner cost
$1,272/mo
Avg score
28.9
Higher means lower cost pressure
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates. Rent, owner cost, and home value are county medians. Cost score rewards lower rent and lower owner costs, but affordability still depends on income, household size, commute, debt, and personal finances. Use this as decision context, not personalized financial advice.
State Cost Summary
Use these state averages as a starting point, then scan the atlas and rankings for the county-level spread behind them.
Housing Costs in Colorado: An Overview
The unweighted mean of county median rents in Colorado is $1,303 per month, which is 8% below the national ACS median of $1,413. This gives every county equal weight and is not an official statewide median.
Within Colorado, housing costs vary significantly by county. Douglas County has the highest median rent in this dataset at $2,193 per month and a median home value of $713,600. Baca County has the lowest reported median rent at $592 per month and a median home value of $122,900.
The unweighted mean of county median home values in Colorado is $427,513, 28% higher than the national ACS median of $332,700. The unweighted mean of county median household incomes is $77,440; neither figure is a household-weighted statewide estimate.
Before comparing places in Colorado, start with the county-level pattern. Costs can swing dramatically between rural and urban counties. Use the atlas, rankings, and county links below to compare rent, home values, owner costs, and rent burden before opening a specific county profile.
Distribution
Rent Distribution in Colorado
How median rents are spread across 64 counties
Highest Median Rent Counties
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All Colorado Counties
Sorted by median rent, highest first. A higher cost score means lower rent and owner cost pressure within the national scoring model.
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Cost Score | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | Over $1,500$2,193/mo | $713,600 | $2,582/mo | 0.7 | 30.6% |
| Park County | Over $1,500$2,161/mo | $532,100 | $1,647/mo | 4.1 | 28.1% |
| Broomfield County | Over $1,500$2,126/mo | $664,500 | $2,110/mo | 1.7 | 28.2% |
| Eagle County | Over $1,500$2,019/mo | $839,500 | $2,049/mo | 2.1 | 38.2% |
| Pitkin County | Over $1,500$2,004/mo | $1,139,100 | $2,301/mo | 1.5 | 32.2% |
| Boulder County | Over $1,500$1,966/mo | $756,300 | $2,032/mo | 2.4 | 35.0% |
| Summit County | Over $1,500$1,928/mo | $939,900 | $2,028/mo | 2.5 | 31.2% |
| Routt County | Over $1,500$1,917/mo | $854,700 | $1,915/mo | 3.0 | 33.2% |
| Arapahoe County | Over $1,500$1,891/mo | $561,200 | $2,025/mo | 2.8 | 32.9% |
| Teller County | Over $1,500$1,880/mo | $479,900 | $1,563/mo | 5.6 | 32.0% |
| Jefferson County | Over $1,500$1,861/mo | $637,600 | $2,022/mo | 2.9 | 31.4% |
| Denver County | Over $1,500$1,831/mo | $616,000 | $2,029/mo | 3.0 | 29.2% |
| Ouray County | Over $1,500$1,786/mo | $739,800 | $1,106/mo | 14.5 | 29.2% |
| Adams County | Over $1,500$1,781/mo | $484,200 | $1,956/mo | 3.5 | 33.2% |
| Larimer County | Over $1,500$1,716/mo | $569,100 | $1,827/mo | 4.5 | 32.6% |
| Jackson County | Over $1,500$1,701/mo | $239,600 | $606/mo | 44.7 | 34.7% |
| El Paso County | Over $1,500$1,696/mo | $461,000 | $1,770/mo | 5.0 | 32.3% |
| Gilpin County | Over $1,500$1,658/mo | $573,900 | $1,799/mo | 5.1 | 26.5% |
| Garfield County | Over $1,500$1,637/mo | $527,800 | $1,712/mo | 5.8 | 28.5% |
| Chaffee County | Over $1,500$1,611/mo | $665,700 | $1,142/mo | 14.6 | 33.5% |
| Weld County | Over $1,500$1,539/mo | $471,700 | $1,927/mo | 5.5 | 32.7% |
| La Plata County | Over $1,500$1,504/mo | $591,500 | $1,429/mo | 9.8 | 31.5% |
| Grand County | $1,000–$1,500$1,493/mo | $601,500 | $1,418/mo | 10.1 | 25.4% |
| Clear Creek County | $1,000–$1,500$1,467/mo | $608,500 | $1,814/mo | 6.7 | 32.0% |
| Archuleta County | $1,000–$1,500$1,432/mo | $478,100 | $1,218/mo | 14.2 | 30.3% |
| Lake County | $1,000–$1,500$1,397/mo | $466,100 | $1,115/mo | 17.7 | 34.5% |
| Elbert County | $1,000–$1,500$1,311/mo | $709,800 | $2,251/mo | 7.4 | 27.6% |
| Gunnison County | $1,000–$1,500$1,252/mo | $621,800 | $1,669/mo | 11.1 | 30.7% |
| Montrose County | $1,000–$1,500$1,188/mo | $388,400 | $958/mo | 27.8 | 29.7% |
| Mesa County | $1,000–$1,500$1,182/mo | $378,600 | $1,253/mo | 17.9 | 29.5% |
| Hinsdale County | $1,000–$1,500$1,171/mo | $437,900 | $1,147/mo | 20.8 | 22.6% |
| Bent County | $1,000–$1,500$1,162/mo | $146,900 | $803/mo | 38.4 | 35.2% |
| San Miguel County | $1,000–$1,500$1,149/mo | $720,700 | $1,823/mo | 12.3 | 35.1% |
| Delta County | $1,000–$1,500$1,121/mo | $343,200 | $917/mo | 31.7 | 33.3% |
| Pueblo County | $1,000–$1,500$1,111/mo | $291,300 | $1,149/mo | 22.4 | 31.6% |
| Fremont County | $1,000–$1,500$1,070/mo | $324,000 | $891/mo | 35.1 | 27.3% |
| Custer County | $1,000–$1,500$1,069/mo | $392,100 | $958/mo | 31.5 | 29.9% |
| Moffat County | $1,000–$1,500$1,039/mo | $289,500 | $1,151/mo | 25.3 | 23.7% |
| Morgan County | $1,000–$1,500$1,025/mo | $338,600 | $1,312/mo | 22.5 | 30.9% |
| Logan County | $1,000–$1,500$1,013/mo | $245,300 | $939/mo | 35.0 | 29.8% |
| Phillips County | Under $1,000$999/mo | $258,200 | $984/mo | 33.5 | 27.4% |
| San Juan County | Under $1,000$992/mo | $432,500 | $1,276/mo | 24.7 | 24.8% |
| Dolores County | Under $1,000$986/mo | $247,600 | $492/mo | 64.9 | 17.7% |
| Crowley County | Under $1,000$984/mo | $116,200 | $666/mo | 55.5 | 32.0% |
| Kit Carson County | Under $1,000$973/mo | $239,500 | $814/mo | 45.2 | 26.6% |
| Washington County | Under $1,000$947/mo | $226,200 | $802/mo | 47.8 | 22.9% |
| Rio Grande County | Under $1,000$945/mo | $239,500 | $1,034/mo | 34.5 | 24.1% |
| Montezuma County | Under $1,000$942/mo | $331,400 | $925/mo | 40.0 | 32.5% |
| Yuma County | Under $1,000$942/mo | $211,700 | $884/mo | 42.5 | 30.4% |
| Mineral County | Under $1,000$928/mo | $430,500 | $773/mo | 51.4 | 31.8% |
| Costilla County | Under $1,000$927/mo | $184,700 | $496/mo | 68.8 | 30.3% |
| Cheyenne County | Under $1,000$926/mo | $187,500 | $686/mo | 58.0 | 21.3% |
| Rio Blanco County | Under $1,000$919/mo | $274,400 | $1,054/mo | 36.0 | 26.2% |
| Alamosa County | Under $1,000$907/mo | $239,100 | $889/mo | 45.1 | 25.1% |
| Las Animas County | Under $1,000$891/mo | $237,600 | $900/mo | 45.7 | 30.8% |
| Lincoln County | Under $1,000$868/mo | $246,500 | $841/mo | 52.0 | 23.2% |
| Otero County | Under $1,000$839/mo | $168,900 | $854/mo | 54.3 | 29.0% |
| Huerfano County | Under $1,000$838/mo | $247,800 | $725/mo | 63.7 | 32.1% |
| Saguache County | Under $1,000$828/mo | $212,600 | $684/mo | 67.8 | 27.8% |
| Prowers County | Under $1,000$808/mo | $160,600 | $723/mo | 67.3 | 32.3% |
| Kiowa County | Under $1,000$800/mo | $161,500 | $673/mo | 71.7 | 19.3% |
| Sedgwick County | Under $1,000$774/mo | $149,000 | $710/mo | 72.5 | 33.6% |
| Conejos County | Under $1,000$748/mo | $193,400 | $568/mo | 84.7 | 25.4% |
| Baca County | Under $1,000$592/mo | $122,900 | $620/mo | 90.3 | 28.9% |
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